Vinesh Phogat Disqualified Before Final At Olympics: Farhan Akhtar, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Other Bollywood Celebs Support Wrestler

In a disappointing twist, Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics in the women’s 50kg wrestling category due to exceeding the weight limit on the morning of her gold medal match. At the Paris Games, each weight class spans two competition days, with a medical check and weigh-in on the first day and another weigh-in for finalists and repechage contenders on the second day. Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the 2024 Olympics came after she missed the weight limit for her category.

The disqualification has triggered widespread disappointment, with many expressing their sadness. Vinesh Phogat was seen as a strong gold medal contender, making this setback particularly tough for her and her supporters. The film fraternity’s support highlights the respect they have for her and their belief in her talent and resilience. They are encouraging her to stay strong and continue representing India’s pride, despite these challenges. Check out the posts in the wrestler’s support:

An excerpt from Farhan Akhtar’s post read, “Please know that we are all very proud of you and all you have done for the sport. You will always be a champion and an inspiration to millions.”

Saluting Vinesh’s resilience, Bhumi Pednekar wrote, “Itni jaan aur himmat bahut kam logo mein hoti hai.”

Vicky Kaushal wrote that she’s a winner beyond medals.

Sonakshi Sinha dubbed her a champion.

Elvish Yadav pointed fingers at the discrepancy. He wrote on X, “This discrepancy raises serious questions about the integrity of the competition and the criteria being used to evaluate athletes.”

The weight discrepancy occurred due to a combination of factors, including the rigorous nature of training and perhaps dietary or management issues. Despite her outstanding performance and her historic achievement of reaching the finals, the technical and regulatory aspects of the sport were not in her favour.